Islam : Hadith for Today November 27, 2018 : Topic – Doomsday Narrated Abu Huraira: While the Prophet (peace be upon him) was saying something in a gathering, a Bedouin came and asked him, “When would the Hour (Doomsday) take place?” Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) continued his talk, so some people said… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 26, 2018 : Topic – Unconsciousness Narrated Abu Sa`id (RA): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ‘People will be struck unconscious on the Day of Resurrection and I will be the first to regain consciousness, and behold! There I will see Moses holding one of the pillars… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 25, 2018 : Topic – Supplications Qatada asked Anas (R.A) which Supplication Allah’s Apostle (peace be upon him) frequently made. He said: The supplication that he (the Prophet made very frequently is this:” O Allah, grant us the good in this world and the good in the Hereafter… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 24, 2018 : Topic – Entering Paradise It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira (R.A) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: God laughs at the two men both of whom will enter Paradise (though) one of them kills the other. They… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 23, 2018 : Topic – Character Anas (R.A) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was one of the best of men in character. One day he sent me to do something, and I said: I swore by Allah that I would not go. But in… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 21, 2018 : Topic – Tears Abu Umamah Sudaiy bin ‘Ajlan Al-Bahili (RA) reported: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Nothing is dearer to Allah than two drops and two marks: A drop of tears shed out of fear of Allah and a drop of blood shed in… Read More »
Islam Facts : The 5 Ways to Navigate Your Parents’ Rocky Marriage Rocky marriages can be strewn with boulders and trenches for the husband and wife involved, but they can be especially trying for their children. My parents, may Allah bless and have mercy upon them both, had a marriage that involved a series… Read More »
Islam Facts : Age Difference Between Spouses My question is in regard to age difference in marriage and understanding how realistic it is in the North American context. I am 28 years old and there is a particular brother I am interested in who has incredible character and whom I feel I really click with.… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 19, 2018 : Topic – Reciting Quran Narrated `Umar bin Al-Khattab (RA): I heard Hisham bin Hakim bin Hizam reciting Surat-al-Furqan in a way different to that of mine. Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) had taught it to me (in a different way). So, I was about… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 19, 2018 : Topic – Choosing Friends Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri: The Prophet (peace be upon him) delivered a sermon and said, “Allah gave a choice to one of (His) slaves either to choose this world or what is with Him in the Hereafter. He chose the latter.”… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 18, 2018 : Topic – Wealth It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib from his father, that his a grandfather said: “A man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and said: ‘I do not have anything and I have no wealth, but I have an orphan (under… Read More »
Islam : Hadith for Today November 17, 2018 : Topic – Companions Narrated Hisham’s father: `Aisha said to `Abdullah bin Az-Zubair, “Bury me with my female companions (i.e. the wives of the Prophet) and do not bury me with the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the house, for I do not like to be… Read More »
Narrated Abu Hurayrah: A man who was beautiful came to the Prophet (peace be upon him). He said: Messenger of Allah, I am a man who likes beauty, and I have been given some of it, as you see. And I do not like that anyone excels me (in respect of beauty). Perhaps he said:… Read More »
Abu Hurairah [may Allah be pleased with him] narrated: that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Three supplications are responded to: The supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveler, and the supplication of the parent against his child.” Ali bin Hujr narrated to us (he said): Ismail bin Ibrahim reported… Read More »
Abdullah narrated: “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Whoever has a speck of pride (arrogance) in his heart, shall not be admitted into Paradise. And whoever has a speck of faith in his heart, shall not be admitted in to the Fire.’” He said: “So a man said to him: ‘I like… Read More »
Narrated `Abdullah bin Qais (RA): Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, “Two gardens, the utensils and the contents of which are of silver, and two other gardens, the utensils and contents of which are of gold. And nothing will prevent the people who will be in the Garden of Eden from seeing their Lord… Read More »
Sahl bin Sa’d As-Sa’idi (RA) reported: A man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and said, “O Messenger of Allah, guide me to such an action which, if I do Allah will love me and the people will also love me.” He (peace be upon him) said, “Have no desire for this world,… Read More »
Narrated ‘Aishah (RA): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was more particular about observing the supererogatory rak’ahs before the dawn prayer than about observing any of the other supererogatory prayers. Click to read yesterday Islam Daily Hadith here Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 5, Hadith 5
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said, “Allah says, ‘If My slave intends to do a bad deed then (O Angels) do not write it unless he does it; if he does it, then write it as it is, but if he refrains from doing it for My Sake, then write it… Read More »
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq said: “O you people! You recite this Ayah: Take care of yourselves! If you follow the guidance no harm shall come to you. I indeed heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saying: ‘When the people see the wrongdoer and they do not take him by the hand, then soon… Read More »
It was narrated from Abu Al-Ahwas (RA), from his father: That he came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) wearing shabby clothes. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him: “Do you have any wealth?” He said: “Yes, all kinds of wealth.” He said: “What kinds of wealth?” He said: “Allah has given… Read More »
‘Abd Allah b. ‘Umar reported the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) as saying: If anyone emancipates his share in slave, a fair price for the slave should be fixed, give his partners their shares, and the slave be thus emancipated. Otherwise he is emancipated to the extent of the share which he emancipated.… Read More »
Anas (R.A) reported: Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “Help your brother, whether he is an oppressor or is oppressed”. A man enquired: “O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)! I help him when he is oppressed, but how can I help him when he is an oppressor?” He (peace be upon… Read More »
Narrated Jabir ibn Atik (RA): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: There is jealousy which Allah loves and jealousy which Allah hates. That which Allah loves is jealousy regarding a matter of doubt, and that which Allah hates is jealousy regarding something which is not doubtful. There is pride which Allah hates and pride… Read More »
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “It is an act of oppression on the part of a person to procrastinate in fulfilling his obligation; if the repayment of a debt due to any of you is undertaken by a rich person, you should… Read More »
In Part 1, we discussed the evolution of happiness in western thought, and its effect on western culture. In part 2, we re-examined the definitions of happiness and tried to understand the relationship between science and happiness. Now, in part 3, we will learn about happiness in the teachings of Islam. Islam is the religion… Read More »
Part 1 of Happiness in Islam discussed the evolution of happiness in western thought and its effect on western culture. In part 2 we will re-examine the definitions of happiness and talk about the relationship between science and happiness and how this in turn relates to the teachings of Islam. The Merriam Webster online dictionary… Read More »
Even though happiness is perhaps one of the most important things in life, science still can not explain much about it. Its concept itself is elusive. Is it an idea, emotion, virtue, philosophy, ideal, or is it just programmed in the genes? There is no agreed upon definition for it, yet still everyone seems to… Read More »
Real happiness and peace can be found in submitting to the commands of the Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the Quran: “Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest.” (Quran 13:28) On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Quran will have a life of hardship… Read More »
God has said in the Quran: “And give good news (O Muhammad) to those who believe and do good deeds, that they will have gardens (Paradise) in which rivers flow….” (Quran 2:25) God has also said: “Race one with another for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise, whose width is as the width of… Read More »